1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 Lincoln MKX
To start off, 2012 Lincoln MKX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln MKX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln MKX (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln MKX weights approximately 471 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lincoln MKX. (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lincoln MKX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 Lincoln MKX | |
| Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
| Model | Rally Raid | MKX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4742 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2824 mm |
